Creating Tactile Graphics with Technology
Details
Our final talk before our summer break is here!
Tactile graphics allow blind readers to get in touch with interactive spatial concepts, yet the graphics are primarily made by sighted designers. The NYPL Dimensions lab and Astro Access project worked together to develop tactile symbols used to convey critical information for Zero-G flights, and developed ways to allow blind designers to create graphics through co-design and independent workflows.
Panelists:
Chancey Fleet, Assistive Tech Coordinator at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
Danielle Montour, Tactile Artist, Designer, and Educator
Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen, Associate Professor at Bowling Green State University
Lauren Race, NYU Ability Project, Accessibility Designer & Researcher
Marco Salsiccia, Senior Native Mobile Accessibility Coach, Deque Systems
EVENT AGENDA:
6:00 pm — Event begins, welcome new members. Accessibility industry job announcements & job seeker intros.
6:15 to 7:15 pm — Talk: Creating Tactile Graphics with Technology
7:15 to 7:45 pm — [Optional] Socializing & networking in zoom breakout rooms, for anyone who'd enjoy hanging out online after the talk to chat with old friends & new meetup members.
ZOOM DETAILS:
• How to participate via zoom:
The Zoom URL will be shared via email with people who RSVP via Meetup app or site. It will and also published on this event page on the day of the event.
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• How socializing in break out rooms will work:
We’ll use the zoom breakout rooms feature to give folks an opportunity to network and chat with others in smaller conversations with randomized participants.
If you do not feel comfortable making conversation with other people during this meetup, we'll pause briefly after the main talks so you can log off. Those who want to chat just stay on the zoom!